Charger fatigue is no fun, especially when faced with limited outlets or space to pack when traveling. That’s why people are intrigued by the Powermat sets that charge multiple devices through one outlet.

Powermat is offering a new method that makes charging even easier now that it uses slimmer rear panels on devices rather than the larger add-ons of previous models. The HTC EVO 4G is the latest Android device to take advantage of Powermat’s “wireless” drop-and-go system. The custom receiver door drops onto a plugged-in mat and instantly begins charging, so there’s no need to search for USB cords or ports.

At $39.99, Powermat is by no means a necessary expense. But for the sake of convenience, especially for people who have multiple phones or cameras capable of charging with Powermat, it’s a neater solution. Having an easily-recognizable place to put a phone down and charge can warrant a purchase. Unlike the bulkier models that added a charging panel to the rear of previous phones, the EVO receiver door is smooth, slim, and practically the same size as the original back casing. One negative is that the receiver door has a protruding microUSB cover/charger that makes the bottom of the phone have an odd shape. However, I’m confident most people will be able to overlook this minor detail.

Powermat represents a convenient method for quickly charging a device. If you’re sick of chords and want to simplify charging on the go, order a Powermat. EVO owners can purchase a full set that includes the receiver door and a 1x charging mat, or purchase an additional 2x or 3x panel for multi-device charging. Be sure to line-up the rear-door and the charging panel so that the device will charge properly (a white light will shine on the mat when charging). Once that’s done, you’ll be able to drop, charge, and go about your business.

Powermat will go on sale at the end of October. Visit Powermat.com for more information.

If you have to plug in the powermat, isn't it just as easy to get an AC Adapter cord charger for your EVO for much, much cheaper? I really don't see the appeal here, sorry? Also, takes up much less deskspace.

Just bought it from Best Buy and made the sound and everything, but batter wasn't charging. Unhooked powermat and put on back cover about 5 separate times without any luck, it is going back today! I wouldn't waste my money. In addition you cannot have any type of cover on your phone with this charging device in place.

Please do not waste your time on this product. I've had it for three days and it has yet to charge my HTC Evo. I set the phone down on the mat and it lights up and makes a sound, the phone appears to charge but alas, I wake up and my phone is nearly dead. I loved the idea of having the Touchstone technology back but this is only an utter dissapointment.

Same as others, it doesn't work with the EVO. All the lights come on and sound is made but the EVO doesn't charge. Battery indicator doesn't show it's charging. It appears the new design for the case to USB connector isn't making contacts. Silly me thought it was great idea, swapped cover and plugged in the pad and went to bed last night, woke up this morning with a dead battery on the EVO so I swapped covers and put it back on the normal charger. Soon as my EVO battery get's charge, this POS is going back to Bestbuy!